If you’re the type of person who prefers to check the menu of the restaurant you’re going to online so you have an idea of what you’ll order, you’re not alone — and you probably love dining out in Washington, since so many of our top eateries have websites with full menus.

But if you happen to find yourself on the Long Beach Peninsula, you’ll be much more likely to stumble across some tasty food at random. Here, many of the restaurants are older, more established, and don’t even have a website at all, much less an online menu. Captain Bob’s Chowder is one of them, and it’s a true gem.

Captain Bob’s is located at 409 Pacific Ave S. in downtown Long Beach, where it has been a local staple for many years.

Captain Bob’s Chowder / Google This little mom and pop eatery brings big flavors to many happy travelers.

The owners have a love of the beach and all things ocean-related, and it shows.

David / Google But the focus here is never on the aesthetic or the decor. It’s all about the food.

At any given time, you’ll find several different chowders on the menu, all made fresh daily.

Captain Bob’s Chowder / Facebook Clam chowder is pretty much a given, but smoked salmon chowder and corn chowder also make regular appearances.

Not in a chowder mood? You can always order tasty fish & chips, coconut shrimp…

Captain Bob’s Chowder / Facebook

… or treat yourself to a delicious New England-style lobster roll.

Captain Bob’s Chowder / Facebook The lobster rolls here are divine, and they pair perfectly with a cup of chowder.

While you’re always welcome to stay and eat at the restaurant, most patrons prefer to get a takeout order and eat at the beach.

Deanna G / TripAdvisor With views like this just steps away, it’s easy to be lured away by the ocean.

Captain Bob’s proves you don’t need a website to be successful.

Taniya_Morris / TripAdvisor All you need is delicious food and service with a smile to have staying power.

Captain Bob’s may not have a website, but you can usually check out their daily chowder selection on their Facebook page.

Captain Bob’s Chowder / Google

This little mom and pop eatery brings big flavors to many happy travelers.

David / Google

But the focus here is never on the aesthetic or the decor. It’s all about the food.

Captain Bob’s Chowder / Facebook

Clam chowder is pretty much a given, but smoked salmon chowder and corn chowder also make regular appearances.

The lobster rolls here are divine, and they pair perfectly with a cup of chowder.

Deanna G / TripAdvisor

With views like this just steps away, it’s easy to be lured away by the ocean.

Taniya_Morris / TripAdvisor

All you need is delicious food and service with a smile to have staying power.

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Address: Captain Bob’s Chowder, 409 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, WA 98631, USA